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The committee discussed a small but recurring budget pressure from HMRC’s increased mileage rate and noted that the council’s policy already tracks HMRC guidance, so no policy change was needed. It also recorded that pay negotiations will not be undertaken by the committee this year because the council will cease to exist on 1 April, with negotiations to be handled by the implementation team for East and West Surrey. The meeting then moved into exempt confidential business on supplementary payments.
The committee reviewed quarterly performance across the joint waste collection contract, with mixed recycling and residual waste trends but notable service pressures in street cleaning and collections. A major operational issue arose in Elmbridge after the Grundons tipping disruption, causing backlogs for recycling and garden waste and requiring additional vehicles, crews, weekend working and a recovery plan. The committee also discussed the AMEY annual and improvement plans, including a street cleaning working group, IT/data cleansing for bin records, and preparations for the new joint contract from June 2027.
The meeting focused on the Strategic Access Management and Monitoring (SAM) project, including its operational update, communications and education work, the need to expand the education team, a revised salary forecast, continuation of the current SAM agreement, and the project’s investment and financial position. Members also raised governance issues linked to local government reorganisation, future working group membership, and the need for stronger targets and monitoring to evidence value for money.
The meeting covered enforcement performance, a live public health issue at the Kalima site involving waste, pests and fly-tipping, a planning performance update, and a contentious house extension application at Timbers, Windlesham. Members also discussed implications of the Snow's Ride appeal, emerging local plan policy weight, and whether the extension would harm the Green Belt, conservation area, and neighbouring amenity. The Timbers application was ultimately approved subject to conditions after a tied debate.
The meeting focused on formally adopting the Chobham Neighbourhood Plan after statutory consultation, independent examination, and a successful referendum. Members highlighted the long volunteer-led process, the plan’s role in guiding future development, and the associated infrastructure funding that parish councillors will help decide. A notable non-pecuniary interest was declared by Councillor Tedder, and Councillor Wheeler later corrected an omitted interest relating to the plan’s working group.
The committee approved an interim air quality strategy and the annual food safety and health and safety service plan. The air quality discussion highlighted monitoring, air-text alerts, school outreach, and future West Surrey alignment, while the food and health and safety item focused on inspection backlogs, staffing/resource constraints, contractor support, and maintaining high compliance standards. Members also discussed licensing impacts from relaxed rules for football screenings and the potential effect of the Renters’ Rights Act on future work.